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Potassium forms an ionic compound with sulfur.Describe what happens when two atoms of potassium react with one atom of sulfur. Give your answer in terms of electron transfer. Give the formulae of the ions formed

Since potassium is an alkali metal (first column of periodic table), it has one electron in its outer shell. Sulfur, however, has six electrons in its outer shell. In an ionic bond, electrons are donated ...

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What is covalent bonding?

Covalent bonding is the interaction between two non-metals. The electrons in the outer shells are shared between the atoms involved in the bonding.

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What are the special properties of graphite and diamond- why are they different.

both Graphite and diamond are giant covalent structures they both have have high melting points and are insoluble due to their complex structures

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What is a radical?

A species with an unpaired electron, that is very reactive. For example, oxygen radicals involved in ozone depletion.

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What are the optimal conditions for the Haber Process N2(g) + 3H2(g) <--> 2NH3(g)? Use Le Chatelier's principle to derive your answer.

When considering the optimal reaction conditions, one must check for pressure, temperature, concentration and catalysts involved. Le Chatelier's principle states that if a change to the system is made, th...

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